Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese

This Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food. Made in one pot, this version starts with garlic butter, followed by heavy cream and a flavorful seasoning blend. A dreamy trio of cheeses—cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan—plus a few velveeta cubes take it to the next level. Quick, gooey, and unapologetically cheesy, it’s the mac you’ll want on repeat every Monday and beyond.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 3 bowls

Calories: 1,233 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - pasta
⅛ - Salt
4 tablespoon - butter
⅛ Dash - olive oil
3 cloves - garlic
2 cup - heavy cream
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - onion powder
½ teaspoon - paprika
1 cup - cheddar cheese
½ cup - mozzarella cheese
½ cup - Parmesan cheese
4 small cube - Velveeta cheese
⅛ - Reserved pasta water

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
In a large pan, melt butter with a dash of olive oil over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Reduce heat and add cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Velveeta cubes. Stir until melted and smooth.
Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Mix until pasta is fully coated in creamy cheese sauce.
Serve hot and enjoy the cheesy goodness.